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stoated

British slang, particularly used in Scotland and the north of England, meaning thoroughly drunk.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

British slang, particularly used in Scotland and the north of England, meaning thoroughly drunk. When someone is stoated, they've had far too much and are likely bouncing off walls — which may well be the origin, as 'stoat' in Scottish English can mean to stagger or bounce. The word has a satisfying bluntness to it, painting a picture of someone who is not just merry but genuinely off-balance and unsteady on their feet.

He came back from the golf club dinner completely stoated and somehow convinced himself he could make a toastie at 2am.
Origin: Possibly derived from Scottish 'stoat' meaning to bounce or stagger; used as drunk slang in British regional English, particularly Scotland. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, slang) Drunk.

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